1983 Dodge Charger vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 1983 Dodge Charger is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Civic (67 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1983 Dodge Charger. (62 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1983 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Dodge Charger weights approximately 255 kg more than 1979 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Dodge Charger (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Civic. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Dodge Charger | 1979 Honda Civic | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Charger | Civic |
Year Released | 1983 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1335 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 117 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |